My statement on the winter fuel payment.

I have spoken directly with the Principal at Suffolk New College regarding this incident, and want to praise him, his staff and the police for their calm and professional manner in dealing with it. I know safeguarding is a priority and that high levels of safety is paramount.

I'm delighted that Keir Starmer has confirmed our new Labour government will act to abolish the feudal leasehold system. It was something I had personally committed to ahead of the General Election: x.com/jackabbott90/s… People should have control over their homes and lives.

I've written to National Highways to receive proper clarity re. the timescales of these works - our town and surrounding area can't be left in gridlock. Crippling delays can't keep happening. It's time to have a serious conversation about new mitigations and alternatives.

An early release scheme was inevitable after the previous Conservative government left the prison system on the brink of collapse. However, I have written to Shabana Mahmood MP urging her to review the release of Adam Andrews, a man who caused life-changing harm to a small baby.

Lord Darzi’s damning report showed that while 14 years of the Conservatives has left the NHS broken, it is not yet beaten. My East Anglian Daily Times / Ipswich Star column 👇 eadt.co.uk/news/24580401.…

☀️ A sunny morning out and about, having good conversations with residents in Ipswich. Thank you to everyone who took the time to speak to our Ipswich Labour 🇬🇧🌹 team.

A pleasure! Lovely to see you again, and I look forward to working with you to secure a fair outcome for WASPI women in Ipswich and across the country.

Now let’s work together to cut waiting lists and reform the NHS. x.com/dhscgovuk/stat…

I'm pleased to say that the PCC and the Chief Constable have listened to my concerns and will now be hosting a Police Connects meeting in Ipswich. It will take place on the evening of Tuesday 15 October at Burlington Baptist Church - further details to follow.